Tony Thurmond
United StatespoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.04%Tony Thurmond is the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving since 2019. As an advocate for public education, he has focused on issues such as equity in education and improving resources for underserved communities. Recently, he came under scrutiny for the California Department of Education's stance on allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, which critics argue violates Title IX and undermines the rights of biological female athletes.
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Democratic candidates state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
California and Iowa primaries test Trump's GOP clout in key 2026 racesUnited States· 2026-06-02
Tony Thurmond is the state Superintendent of Public Instruction and a candidate for governor.
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The California state officials named in the suit included State Superintendent Tony Thurmond.
Federal judge strikes down California school gender identity policyUnited States· 2025-12-24
Tony Thurmond is a lesser-known candidate in the race for California governor.
Katie Porter slams Tom Steyer over big-money ties — after cashing his checksUnited States· 2025-11-21
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond provided guidance consistent with the law protecting students from discrimination.
California volleyball team faces more forfeits amid trans athlete controversyUnited States· 2025-08-24
Superintendent (Tony) Thurmond and Governor Newsom are jeopardizing school sports programs across the state.
California officials come under fire over 'blatantly violating Title IX'United States· 2025-07-08
